We have improved the start-up experience by optimizing the loading of the application. This should give a notable gain to the start-up experience when using faster devices.

In-app notifications of app updates

You will now receive a reminder within the app when a new version of Skype is available for your device, simplifying the upgrade process.

Instant Messaging user interface improved

We have implemented a more compact view so that you can view more messages on the screen. In addition, there are changes to the color scheme and to some of the notification messages.

Video rotation supported on most devices now

Video rotation is a feature that ensures that the video on your device will display correctly regardless of the orientation in which you hold your device. We have improved our video engine’s support for video rotation based on how you hold your device, which now covers most devices in the market.

Updated the list of devices which are video capable

A number of new devices have been video-enabled by default. New supported devices are:

Samsung Captivate Glide

Samsung Exhilarate

Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000, SGH-I717)

Samsung Galaxy Player

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

Samsung Vibrant Plus

Samsung Vital

Sony Tablet S

For other devices, you can enable video from the settings panel, but we can’t confirm the video calling experience on these devices.

On the Skype 2.8.0.920 for Android, we have also fixed a number of issues. The notable issue fixes are:

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Ambivalent on the new IM styling. The app does seem to load faster, but actually loading any text into the IM windows is ridiculously slow. Sending messages is atrociously slow, or maybe the IM window isn’t updating properly. I have to back out of an IM with someone, then go back into it (waiting 15-20 seconds for the conversation to reappear) to see the message I just sent.

Battery consumption is still astronomical. It’s used 10% of my battery just trying to load my IM history from today, and it’s still not done. It’s rocking a constant 15% of my CPU when I’m not in the app.

Dear Dan,
I’ve a Mediacon 810 with Android 4 and I’ve updated the Skype to the version 2.8 and the same problem occurs as before, the communication start I’m able to hear a “Hello..” and then the sound drops, I only can use the chat. Is there any solution at this? Many thnaks Alex

I previously had video on both the FC and BC. The rotation was always a problem. When this fix said that was working on “many more models” I was excited. Updated and now I have ZERO video on either camera. Just a blank window. Model: LG P999 Android: 2.3.3 Kernel: 2.6.32.9 Mod: Weapon G2x with LG Camera apk installed

So, the hard coded inaudible ring tone is a known issue, and you still haven’t managed to make it user selectable? Selecting a media file is a trivial feature of many apps. How can this be too difficult for your developers?